Go Outdoors, one of the UK's largest independent retailers of outdoor activities products, is opening a70,000 square feet superstore - the largest in Scotland - on Locks Street in Coatbridge on December 10th.

It will be the first Go Outdoors shop in Scotland, although the Sheffield-based group has eight shops in England.

The store will offer more than 20,000 lines from walking boots to ski-wear, cycling equipment, tents and fishing and equestrian, and will create more than 60 new jobs.

"This is an important store opening for Go Outdoors. We have looked long and hard for the perfect location to announce our arrival in Scotland," said Go Outdoors store manager Bryan Conlan.